The Golden State Warriors escaped the Houston Rockets in Game 7 of their first-round matchup, setting a date in the Conference Semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who cruised past the star-studded, albeit shallow, Los Angeles Lakers.

The No. 2 Houston Rockets and No. 7 Golden State Warriors square off in a winner-takes-all Game 7 on Sunday at Toyota Center to wrap up their first-round NBA playoff series. The winner of Sunday's game advances to the Western Conference semifinals to face the No.

The Warriors became the ninth team in the past five NBA playoffs to win a Game 7 on the road. The Rockets learned they need more time and experience.